Biden-Trudeau meeting: A ‘return to stability’ after Trump
Joe Biden will hold his first official meeting with a foreign leader, Canadian PM Justin Trudeau, on Tuesday.
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Canada’s parliament says China’s treatment of Uighurs is genocide
Non-binding motion comes amid increasing pressure on Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to take harder line against China.
Family of US citizens held in Iran press for their release
Relatives of Siamak and Baquer Namazi say US must push for their freedom before talks on return to Iran nuclear deal.
NASA showcases dramatic video of Mars landing, releases images
NASA says Perseverance videos provide a 'treasure trove' of details about the alien world.
‘Truly heartbreaking’: US surpasses 500,000 COVID deaths
Country hits harrowing total as Biden administration ramps up coronavirus vaccinations amid drop in daily infections.
Spotify to launch in 85 new markets, reach over a billion people
The Swedish company's shares rose as much as six percent to a record high of $387.44.
LVMH buys 50% of rapperJay-Z’s champagne brand Armand de Brignac
Armand de Brignac sold more than half a million bottles in 2019, prices of which run $300 and up.
Algerians mark protest movement anniversary with fresh rallies
Thousands march in Algeria to mark two years since the beginning of mass movement that toppled longtime leader.
Sweden charges man with spying for Russia
Unidentified 47-year-old alleged to have handed over information to Russia for several years in return for money.
WHO chief urges rich nations not to undermine COVAX scheme
Wealthy countries' deals with vaccine manufacturers led to reduction in vaccines allocated to COVAX, WHO head says.
Family sues Texas power companies for $100m over death of boy, 11
Cristian Pavon's family says 'gross negligence' caused death by 'hypothermia' as Texans receive sky-high energy bills.
Guineans sceptical as gov’t steps up fight against Ebola
Authorities in race to contain outbreak amid mistrust within communities over virus resurgence, response efforts.
No voyage: Royal Caribbean’s quarterly loss cruises past $1bn
Royal Caribbean's revenue for Q4 plunged to $34.1m from $2.52bn last year as the pandemic kept ships parked at port.
Made your bed: Dominion sues MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell for $1.3bn
The suit is the latest in multibillion-dollar court actions taken by voting machine companies after the 2020 election.
Biden boosts lending to small businesses hit by coronavirus woes
For two weeks, Small Business Admin will only take applications for PPP loans from firms with fewer than 20 employees.
What to watch as Biden admin ‘re-engages’ with UN
US President Joe Biden has committed to multilateralism, but what path will his administration take at the UN?
Generation Identity: France begins shutting down far-right group
Interior Ministry cites Al Jazeera investigation, which revealed group's violence, as it begins formal process.
UK PM to announce roadmap out of strict lockdown measures
Buoyed by a successful vaccine drive and falling infection rates, measures will be eased 'cautiously'.
Ugandan opposition leader Bobi Wine withdraws poll result challenge
Bobi Wine, who had disputed January election results, says 'the courts are not independent' as he withdraws his case.
Iran lawmakers call for president’s prosecution over IAEA deal
Monday's motion signals the biggest rift in years between Iran’s moderate government and hardline parliament.